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Jury Awards $83 Million in Asbestos Case Involving Ceramics Products
A Massachusetts jury has awarded $83 million to the estate of a woman who died from mesothelioma caused by asbestos in ceramics products. The jury returned the verdict against the maker of the ceramics products, American Art Clay Co. The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJury Awards $83 Million in Asbestos Case Involving Ceramics Products
A Massachusetts jury has awarded $83 million to the estate of a woman who died from mesothelioma caused by asbestos in ceramics products. The jury returned the verdict against the maker of the ceramics products, American Art Clay Co. The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJury Awards $83 Million in Asbestos Case Involving Ceramics Products
A Massachusetts jury has awarded $83 million to the estate of a woman who died from mesothelioma caused by asbestos in ceramics products. The jury returned the verdict against the maker of the ceramics products, American Art Clay Co. The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHershey Beats Lawsuit Claiming Reese’s Halloween Candies Aren’t Spooky
Hershey defeated a lawsuit claiming it misled consumers who were disappointed the Halloween-themed Reese’s peanut butter candies they bought lacked the decorative details shown on the labels. U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian ruled on Friday that the plaintiffs did not … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreRansomware Hack Caused European Airport Delays, Canceled Flights
A cyberattack that forced airlines to cancel and postpone flights at several major European airports was caused by ransomware that disrupted the software used to process passenger check-ins, according to a European cybersecurity agency. The incident, which began on Friday, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Lashes Philippines on Track Toward Hong Kong
Hong Kong is bracing for widespread damage and disruption from the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa, which is currently churning off the northern coast of the Philippines with tree-snapping winds. The powerful storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 230 kilometers … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreInsurer Says Tech Services Firms Should Pay for Insured’s Ransomware Damages
ACE American Insurance Co. is suing to recover $500,000 it paid in ransomware damages for a staffing company, claiming cloud computing and cybersecurity firms contracted by its policyholder should instead be held responsible due to their alleged negligence. The insurer … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSiriusPoint Names Turner Global Head of Claims
SiriusPoint named David Turner global head of claims. The appointment is effective Oct. 7. Turner is based in London, and he will lead the global claims function and oversee teams across London and New York, reporting to CEO Scott Egan. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Won’t Replace Expiring $7,500 Federal EV Tax Credit
California will not backfill a $7,500 federal tax credit for buyers of electric vehicles that is set to expire this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Friday, reversing an earlier pledge to restart the state’s own EV subsidies. “We can’t … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreStarbucks Workers in Three States Sue Over Company’s New Dress Code
Starbucks workers in three states took legal action against the coffee giant, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes. The employees, who are backed by … Source: Claims Journal
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